A Quick History of Politics: From Pharaohs to Fair Votes

by Clive Gifford Illustrated by Steve Gavan 3 stars A fun and interesting introduction to politics. The book focuses on different types of governments, ways of voting, and how to get involved in decision making. It touches on a lot of the major moments throughout political history. While it does make an effort to cover…

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Three Little Vikings by Bethan Woollvin

3 stars Something’s wrong in the forest. There are strange noises and mysterious destruction, and now the treasure is missing! But each time the three little Vikings bring their concerns to the Chieftain, he meets them with the same refrain: “I know best.” This book has fantastic messages about speaking up when something is wrong,…

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Bo the Brave by Bethan Woollvin

Also published under the title I Can Catch a Monster 4 stars A delightful adventure that takes the reader through the Frightful Forest, the Sea of Secrets, and the Peaks of Peril in search of monsters. Bo wants to go on a monster hunt, but her brothers tell her she is too little. She sets…

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